49 results for tag: Track & Field

2025 Boston 10K: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

In 2023 The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) made an important announcement when they added a competitive division for intellectual impairment which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. The T20 Para Division is now offered at three BAA events: The Boston 5K (April 19, 2025) The Boston Marathon (April 21, 2025) Boston 10k (June 22, 2025) ENTRY DEADLINE: Regardless of the entry deadline all interested athletes with Intellectual Impairment should reach out since this is a newer offering and space may still be available for athletes with Virtus II1 - Para T20 National or International Classifi...

2025 Boston 5K: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

In 2023 The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) made an important announcement when they added a competitive division for intellectual impairment which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. The T20 Para Division is now offered at three BAA events: The Boston 5K (April 19, 2025) The Boston Marathon (April 21, 2025) Boston 10k (June 22, 2025) ENTRY DEADLINE: Regardless of the entry deadline all interested athletes with Intellectual Impairment should reach out since this is a newer offering and space may still be available for athletes with Virtus II1 - Para T20 National or International Classifi...

2025 Miller Family Open Para Track & Field Meet (University of Michigan)

Register before May 31st for FREE ENTRY for Athletes Without Limits athletes with Intellectual Impairments or T20 Classification! Regular Registration Closes June 15th ($30) QUICKLINKS Event Webpage  Technical Details, Travel & Schedule About the Miller Family Direct Link to Registration Form HOST University of Michigan Adaptive Student Athlete Program Sponsored by Guardian ABOUT Now in it's second year, this uniquely inclusive annual meet offers an incredible opportunity for US and international para athletes to compete at a world class facility. University of Michigan Adaptive Sports has collaborated with ...

Athletes Without Limits US Team Trip to 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships (Brisbane)

Virtus has announced that Brisbane, Australia will host the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships for the top Track & Field athletes with Intellectual Disability, Down syndrome and Autism from around the globe! About the Event (Information Provided by Virtus) Virtus Event Guide: Download the Virtus Event Overview posted by the Virtus Organizers in Feb 2025. We will post a separate USA Team Guide with more details closer to the event. MQS Time Standards: Times must have been earned at an officially timed event since August 1, 2024.  Eligibility: This event is open to athletes with Virtus II1, II2, and II3 International Level ...

2025 Boston Marathon: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

In 2023 The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) made an important announcement when they added a competitive division for intellectual impairment which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. The T20 Para Division is now offered at three BAA events: The Boston 5K (April 19, 2025) The Boston Marathon (April 21, 2025) Boston 10k (June 22, 2025) ENTRY DEADLINE: Regardless of the entry deadline all interested athletes with Intellectual Impairment should reach out since this is a newer offering and space may still be available for athletes with Virtus II1 - Para T20 National or International Classifi...

2024 1st Annual Miller Family Open Para Track & Field Meet (University of Michigan)

Athletes Without Limits is partnering with University of Michigan Adaptive Sports to provide athletes with intellectual disability, down syndrome and autism with the opportunity to the inaugural Miller Family Open Para Track and Field Meet at the U of M track. The meet offers an incredible opportunity for US and international athletes to compete at a world class facility. In addition to established national athletes, newer athletes ages 14+ are invited to attend as the meet will also serve as an Athletes Without Limits and U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Talent Identification event. Registration: Visit the event website to register by June ...

2027 Virtus Global Games Heads to Cairo, Egypt

Virtus has just announced that the prestigious seventh edition of the Global Games, scheduled for 2027, will be hosted in Cairo, Egypt!

SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Track & Field U.S. Paralympic Trials

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES WITH INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENT (T20/F20 Classes) Hosted and Sanctioned by U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Competition Dates: July 18-21, 2024 The event will feature three days of competition, followed by a team naming celebration to announce the athletes who will represent Team USA at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Location: Event Webpage: https://www.usparatf.org/usparateamtrials-trackandfield Event Registration Deadlines: will be posted on event webpage Meet Packet: will be posted on event webpage Registration Link: will be posted on event webpage - athletes should ...

SAVE THE DATE: AWL Trip to 2026 Virtus Americas Regional Games (Peru)

Virtus Regional Championships for athletes with intellectual impairments offer athletes from each of the five Virtus regions (Americas, Oceania, Europe, Asia) a high-level event one year prior to the Virtus Global Games World Championships (which are held every four years). As the US member of Virtus, Athletes Without Limits will field a US Team to this inaugural event based on athlete interest in the sports offered. Details including qualification standards in some sports, will be posted as they are released by Virtus and the host country. Competition Dates: Oct 2-12, 2025 (Final travel dates to be confirmed closer to event) Virtus ...

SAVE THE DATE: AWL Trip to 2027 Virtus Global Games (Egypt)

Just announced! The 2027 Virtus Global Games will be held in Cairo, Egypt! Read the February 28, 2024 announcement & Video. Held every four years the Virtus Global Games is the World Championships for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment in 10+ summer sports. Following our 2023 US National Team trip to Vichy France, Athletes Without Limits will take US athletes who qualify for the event from multiple summer sports to the 2027 Games. Tentative Event Dates: November 22 to December 5, 2027 Details will be posted as they are released by Virtus and the host country. Past trips have included France (2023), Australia (2019), ...